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What color is C6AE5E?

The RGB color code for color number #C6AE5E is RGB(198, 174, 94). In the RGB color model, #C6AE5E has a red value of 198, a green value of 174, and a blue value of 94. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.1% magenta, 52.5% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46.2° (degrees), 47.7 % saturation, and 57.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C6AE5E has a hue of 46.2° (degrees), 52.5 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.



Color C6AE5E is cool or warm?

Color C6AE5E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C6AE5E? (For interior and product design)

C6AE5E has an LRV of nearly 43. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#C6AE5E

Light Color


Compare LRV 43 of #C6AE5E with dark and light Color




Is #C6AE5E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C6AE5E meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #C6AE5E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(198, 174, 94)
Red
198 (77.6%)
Green
174 (68.2%)
Blue
94 (36.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
12.12%
Yellow
52.53%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(46.15deg, 47.7 %, 57.3 %)

Hue
46.15°
Saturation
47.71 %.
Lightness
57.25 %.

RYB

RYB(58, 122, 44)
Red
58 (22.9%)
Yellow
122 (47.9%)
Blue
44 (17.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
46.15°
Saturation
52.53 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 46.15°

W: 36.86 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 40.45

Y : 43.09

Z : 16.77

YXY

Y1 : 43.09

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 22.35%

M : 31.76%

Y : 63.14%


LRV

~ 43.1 %

Munsell Color System

6.3Y 7.0/6.4

CIE-Lab

L : 71.61

A : -1.56

B : 43.84

CIE-Lch

L : 71.61

C : 43.87

H : 92.04

CIE-Luv

L : 71.61

U : 20.16

V : 53.79

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.64

A : -4.88

B : 30.8






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C6AE5E


Here are the colors similar to C6AE5E. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#CFB53B
Old Gold
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C6AE5E.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C6AE5E.


#C2A84D
PANTONE 4019 C
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#D3B468
PANTONE 4023 C
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#CAB777
PANTONE 4004 C
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#D1B349
PANTONE 4018 C
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C6AE5E.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C6AE5E.


#DDB158
BS 08-B-17 - Fawn
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)
#D3A54C
BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to C6AE5E.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C6AE5E


Here are the paint colors similar to C6AE5E. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


PPG Paints

Hex color C6AE5E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C6AE5E to PPG Paints


#C8B165
Split Pea Soup (PPG1109-5)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#CBA956
Glorious Gold (PPG1107-6)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#D1B871
Spicy Mustard (PPG1108-5)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#B59F55
Woolen Mittens (PPG1109-6)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C6AE5E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C6AE5E to Benjamin Moore


#CAAB55
Hollywood Gold (279)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#BFA653
Gibson Gold (378)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#C4B473
Meadow View (383)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#BCA346
Spice Market (CSP-925)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C6AE5E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C6AE5E to Dunn-Edwards


#BFAE5B
Mack Creek (DE 5459)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#D0B25C
Tanami Desert (DE 5445)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#C0B05D
Spring Marsh (DE 5487)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#CFB352
Gold Gleam (DE 5452)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color C6AE5E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C6AE5E to Behr


#BFB065
Riesling Grape (PPU9-06)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#BCAF65
Pistachio (MQ4-42)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#BFA940
Margarita (P330-6)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#C9AA37
Sweet & Sour (P320-7)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C6AE5E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C6AE5E to Valspar


#BDA459
Slender Stem (V056-4)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#BAAB5D
New Avocado (6007-6A)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#B3A34C
Gilded Pesto (6007-6B)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#B3A85B
Summer Moss (V057-4)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C6AE5E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C6AE5E to Sherwin Williams


#BBA86A
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#C4B47D
Cool Avocado (SW 9029)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#C6AE5E color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



C6AE5E
Vegas Gold*

5E76C6
Han Blue (Chinese Plue)*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #C6AE5E?

Color that best contrast with #C6AE5E is #5E76C6, color name is Han Blue (Chinese Plue)*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #C6AE5E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C6AE5E is #5E76C6, color name is Han Blue (Chinese Plue)*.





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